That it's actually the "real" Camiño
The so called Caminho Central Português
A Portuguese Camiño on the coast, with markings exists only from Porto to Santiago, although there are some associations who are intending to mark a Camiño from Lisbon to Santiago only following the coast.
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Although some maps (has the one that I added to this thread) show some indications of a Coastal Route, and despite that exist some markings in near coast cities, there isn't nothing official confirming those ways. Mostly the markings have been painted by somebody who wishes that the Camiño pass through their town (like town halls), or they usually mark it right side by side with the Caminho de Fatima.
As I said, the markings from Lisbon follow a 15 or 16th century description of a monk, who went from Lisbon to Santiago. If exist a documented Coastal Route, it must exist on the southern part of Portugal, passing in places like Lagos and Santiago do Cacém (see that name overt her
).
The best guide for you to check it's the one from John
Brierly (although I rather prefer the one from the Confraternity of St. James, made by
@peregrina2000 and
@JohnnieWalker ). You can also check vialusitana.org, the portuguese pilgrims association.
I hope that this helps you, and that it helps you to decide to visit and comeback to my beautifull country, named Portugal.
Best Regards
Diogo[/QUOTE ]
I cannot add more to the excellent answer my good friend Diogo has given .
What I can do is add the links to the book of
Brierley
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1844095924/?tag=casaivar02-20
And the link to Johnnie Walkers website caminho Portuges
http://www.csj.org.uk/route-camino-portugues.htm
And off course your attention for all the usefull information of the hundreds of well known and less known members on this great forum. All credits to them so you can find what you want and we hope once you will walk this great walk in this beautifull country.
Bom caminho !
Winners have a plan; losers only an excuse !